I had a lip lift augmentation 2 years ago and my scars around the (outside) border of my lips (top and bottom) feel hard, stiff, tight and very uncomfortable. They also burn, and my lips are very sensitive from the scars. I hate speaking/talking because it is soo uncomfortable. Is there anything that I can do to make my lips feel soft and settle the pain and sensitivity? Getting this kind of lip lift was the worse mistake I have have ever made in my life.
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I have been treating this problem, often called "lipstick bleeding lines," "smoker's Lines," or "accordion lines," for many years. Happily, these issues can be treated with nonsurgical approaches. The use of a couple of microdroplets of Botox placed appropriately on each side of the vermilion...
Thank you for your question and for sharing the photos. Based on the images and your concern about the appearance of your upper lip, here are some key points to consider when evaluating candidacy for a lip lift:
Lip Lift Candidacy Criteria:
Upper Lip Length:
A lip lift is often considered when...
When addressing the issue of upper teeth not showing when smiling, there are several potential solutions beyond jaw surgery (maxillary osteotomy), which is indeed a more invasive option. Here are some alternatives to consider:
Lip Lift: A lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the...